Syria Army succeeds in Latakia province amid heavy clashes with all Nusra and Allies

The Syrian Arab Army, the National Defense Forces and the Syrian Marines, supported by Russian warplanes, have retook more ground at the Syrian-Turkish border in the northern part of Latakia province.

By today morning, the loyalists have liberated the villages of al-Shahrourah, the Tal al-Hayat hill, 3 high points (502, 559 and 469) Clashes are ongoing in the al-Rowaisi mountains.

Meanwhile, Al Nusra, Jaysh Al-Turkmen and Jeish al-Fatah have launhed a counter-offensive in the area of Ain Issa. However, militants have not been able to pass the government forces’ defenses.

We remember, on June 15, pro-government forces advanced near the militant stronghold of Kassab and captured some high points near the border with Turkey. The villages of Ain Issa and Hasam were liberated.